Tag: Security Industry Association (SIA)
SIA to assume leadership of National Capital Region Security Forum
January 20, 2022SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the National Capital Region Security Forum (NCRSF) have announced that NCRSF will become part of SIA in 2022.
SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,100 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry. NCRSF (formerly the Northern Virginia Security Forum) is a community of security...
Collaboration and Celebration!
January 5, 2022Cory Harris, Managing Editor
Happy New Year to all our readers!
As we start what we hope is a successful 2022 for the security industry, we hope you did not put those New Year’s Eve wine glasses, party hats and noisemakers away just yet as we kicked off the first week of the new year with not one, but two exciting announcements that are worthy of cueing up Kool and the Gang and celebrating!
First, we announced earlier this week that Security Systems News is the founding media sponsor and partner of the inaugural...
SSN, SIA continue partnership to promote diversity
January 5, 2022Paul Ragusa, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Security Systems News is proud to be partnering again this year with the Security Industry Association's (SIA’s) Women in Security Forum (WISF), who helped select an incredibly diverse list of security professionals (see list below) to be highlighted in special features throughout 2022.
SSN and SIA expanded the partnership and coverage beyond one issue, with one person profiled in each issue, as well as online at www.securitysystemsnews.com.
“We are thrilled...
SIA announces Women in Security Forum Power 100
January 3, 2022SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced it has opened the call for nominations for the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100.
New in 2022, this annual initiative presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum will honor 100 women in the security industry who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation and leadership in the community. Security Systems News is the founding media sponsor for this initiative.
“The...
Women in Security Feature: Ceres Silva, Eagle Eye Networks
December 22, 2021Paul Ragusa, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Ceres Silva has more than 12 years experience in the security industry, recently joining Eagle Eye Networks to help expand their Canadian sales’ presence. Prior to this position, she successfully contributed to the sales development of worldwide recognized manufacturers such as ISS, Morpho and Pelco.
“Intercultural competence, fluency in four languages and a deep understanding of customers’ needs allows me to be a consultancy aid for critical security...
New SIA guide details importance of audio, intelligent communications in security
December 20, 2021SSN Staff
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —A new guide by the Security Industry Association (SIA) details the importance of audio and communications for safety and security applications.
The informational guide, Safe and Sound: A Primer on Audio and Intelligent Communications Applications for Security. was developed from SIA’s vendor-neutral technology Audio and Intelligent Communications Working Group, of which Dan Rothrock, President of Zenitel Americas, is the Chair.
The group was created to serve as...
Security Industry Association announces 2022 SIA RISE Scholarship winners
December 20, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named the recipients of the 2022 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community for young security professionals and students, which supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent.
Through this scholarship program – open to SIA student members and RISE members who are employees at SIA member companies – each awardee will receive a $3,000...
SIA, ISC West reveal details for 2022 New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards
December 17, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed the initial details for the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards at ISC West 2022, including a new name and logo and the awards submission and presentation schedule.
The SIA NPS Awards competition – formerly the SIA New Product Showcase – is the industry’s premier awards program and is presented in partnership with ISC West recognizing innovative security...
SIA releases 2022 Security Megatrends report
December 13, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2022 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both short- and long-term change in the global security industry.
SIA’s 2022 Security Megatrends were selected based on fall 2021 survey data gathered from hundreds of top security industry business leaders, association leadership,...
SIA outlines impact of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on security
November 17, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) outlined the impact of the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which President Biden signed and passed into law on Nov. 15. Jake Parker, SIA’s Senior Director of Government Relations, pointed out that this infrastructure bill is the most significant U.S. investment in infrastructure in decades and includes $550 billion in funding far above baseline for many existing highway, transit, rail and other programs.
“SIA...